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S13 EPC

2001 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2025
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

5,227 mi
Last recorded5,227 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2024
Typical for 2001 Rover Mini35,698 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS13 EPC
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2024 5,227 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2024 5,227 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect both rear (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 29 Mar 2022 4,831 miles

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both front floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Aug 2020 4,815 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2020 4,815 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2019 4,552 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 4,346 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 4,246 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 4,105 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 3,699 miles

Oil leak

advise n/s/f headlamp reflector has some deterioration but light output o/k

Fail 12 Mar 2015 3,697 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

advise n/s/f headlamp reflector has some deterioration but light output o/k

Pass 18 Mar 2014 2,808 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

front brake flexy hoses slightly rud tie-bars

front tyres rub slightly on mud-flaps offside mud-flap is very low

Pass 3 Apr 2013 2,083 miles

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 28 Mar 2013 2,080 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 3 Apr 2012 1,826 miles

Oil leak

n/s/f wheel bearing slightly noisy

Fail 31 Mar 2012 1,826 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Oil leak

n/s/f wheel bearing slightly noisy

Pass 14 Mar 2011 1,776 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 10 Mar 2011 1,776 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 13 Mar 2010 98,199 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 90,856 miles

minimum brake effort to n/s rear service brake on RBT

Pass 27 Feb 2008 88,661 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 Jan 2007 74,070 miles

Advise free play in n/s front top and bottom steering swivels.

Advise free play in n/s rear radius arm bearing.

Advise seepage from n/s rear shock absorber.

Fail 15 Jan 2007 73,933 miles

Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Advise free play in n/s rear radius arm bearings.

Advise free pley in n/s front top and bottom steering swivels.

Advise n/s wiper blade not clearing very well.

Advise seepage from n/s rear shockabsorber.

Pass 7 Feb 2006 62,739 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2006 62,698 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

How Reliable is the Rover Mini?

Based on 519,169 MOT tests across 45,631 vehicles.

66.8%
Pass Rate
876
Miles/Year
47
Year Lifespan
45,631
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 32,036
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 24,016
Steering rack gaiter split 21,375
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 18,460
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 18,348
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S13 EPC is a 2001 Rover Mini in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

Across all 2001 Rover Mini models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.4% with a typical mileage of 35,698 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Rover Mini fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 32,036 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S13 EPC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover Mini typically stays on UK roads for around 47 years. At 25 years old, this Rover Mini is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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S13 EPC is a 2001 Rover Mini, first registered on 29 January 2001.

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